Anyone watching with a group who like different flavours
If several viewers want different things, a mixed box offers a choice of chocolate varieties. Check which varieties are actually included in the pack you choose.
Who is this choice right for?
Anyone bringing a small chocolate gift
A gift or assortment box can be both a thoughtful little present and a snack for a TV night. Check that the contents suit the recipient and the number of people who’ll be sharing.
Anyone who needs to check the label
If you need to check ingredients, allergens or nutritional information, the exact packaging matters. The Voedingscentrum highlights the importance of clear allergen information on labels.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’re looking for a chocolate selection to share, a gift box or biscuits. Then check the contents and the label on the variant you’ve chosen.
Mixed chocolate box
Best for: a small gift or a group who want to choose from different types of chocolate.
Bear in mind: a mixed selection doesn’t mean every flavour or ingredient will suit everyone.
Individually wrapped chocolates
Best for: handing out chocolates to several viewers without having to divide them up first.
Bear in mind: check whether the pieces are individually wrapped for each product.
Lotus Biscoff biscuits
Best for: a TV night when you’d prefer a crunchy biscuit to chocolate.
Bear in mind: biscuits don’t offer the variety of a chocolate assortment.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Sharing and flavour variety | Check the types of chocolate, the number of pieces and whether each piece is individually wrapped. | If we’re watching together and don’t all want the same flavour, I look for a box everyone can choose from. Sharing and flavour variety come first for around 44% of consumers. |
| Gift packaging | Check the presentation, contents and best-before date on the exact box. | If I’m bringing the snack as a thoughtful gift, I want packaging I can give as it is, with contents that suit the recipient. Gift presentation is the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging; if you wish, check the nutritional information per 100 g or per serving. | If I’m buying for someone with specific dietary requirements, I need to be able to check the ingredients in this particular variant. Checking the label is the top priority for around 23% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a gift box will suit everyone
A chocolate assortment may contain ingredients that aren’t suitable for every recipient. The ingredients can also vary between variants.
Before giving or sharing the chocolates, check the ingredients and allergens on the exact packaging. The Voedingscentrum stresses that allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
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Choosing biscuits as a substitute for a box of chocolates
Lotus describes Biscoff as a crunchy biscuit with a caramelised flavour. It’s a different kind of product from a box containing a variety of chocolates.
Choose biscuits if that’s what your viewers want to eat; choose a chocolate assortment if flavour choice or the presentation of a chocolate gift matters most.
Brands and ranges to consider
Lotus Biscoff
A biscuit option for anyone who isn’t looking for a chocolate box.
- According to Lotus Bakeries, Biscoff has a crunchy texture and caramelised flavour.
- It isn’t an assortment of chocolates; check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose.
merci
An assortment of chocolates in a box, suitable for sharing or giving as a gift.
- Albert Heijn describes a merci gift box containing eight types of chocolate.
- Check the ingredients in each box: the 250 g assortment box described by Jumbo lists milk, hazelnuts, almonds and soya, among other ingredients.
Celebrations
A mix of chocolate snacks for anyone looking for variety in a gift box.
- Albert Heijn presents one Celebrations variant as a chocolate gift box.
- Check the current packaging for the contents, ingredients and allergens; Albert Heijn notes that product information can change.
Tony’s Chocolonely
Chocolate gifts for anyone who wants the packaging to be part of the present.
- Tony’s Chocolonely lists gift boxes, tasting selections and personalised bars in its Dutch range.
- Compare the contents and ingredients of the specific variant before choosing it as a snack to share.
Albert Heijn en Jumbo
Supermarket ranges with different types of chocolate gifts and chocolates to choose from.
- Albert Heijn showcases chocolate gifts, while Jumbo has categories for chocolates and pralines.
- Check the contents and product information on the pack you actually choose.
Products to consider
These products offer a few ways to enjoy a TV night: a chocolate gift, chocolates to share and biscuits for anyone who’d rather not have chocolates. Check the contents and allergens on the pack you choose, especially if you’re buying for others.
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Tony's Chocolonely Chocolate Gift Pack, 288 g
An option if you’d like to bring chocolate as a small gift and share it during your TV night too.
The pack is 288 g. Check the flavours and read the label if ingredients or allergens are important.
If you want to hand out the bars without using a serving dish, check whether they’re individually wrapped.
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Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g
A biscuit option if you’d rather share chocolate biscuits than chocolates during your TV night.
The pack is 150 g. If you’re buying for a group, check how many servings the pack contains.
Read the current label for ingredients and allergen information.
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Merci Petits Chocolate Collection, 125 g
A chocolate assortment to consider if guests like different flavours or you’re looking for a small gift.
The box is 125 g. If you want to share the contents among your viewers, check how many pieces there are and how they’re packaged.
Check the ingredients and allergens in this variant before sharing.
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Milka Chocolate Assortment Party Pack, 143 g
A chocolate option to consider if you’re looking for something to share with several viewers.
The pack is 143 g. Check exactly what’s inside and how many pieces it contains before deciding whether it’s right for your group.
Don’t assume the portions are individually wrapped; check the packaging for the variant you choose.
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Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Cookie, 250 g
A biscuit alternative if your TV snack doesn’t have to be a box of chocolate treats.
The pack is 250 g. If you’re planning for a group, check how many biscuits it contains.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for this variant.
Frequently asked questions
Which box should I choose if several people want different things?
Choose an assortment box if a range of chocolate flavours is most important; choose individually wrapped chocolates if easy sharing matters more. Check the exact pack to see which flavours and how many pieces it contains.
Can I give a chocolate box to someone with an allergy?
Don’t give them the box without first checking the ingredients and allergens on the exact packaging. The Voedingscentrum stresses the importance of allergen information on the label; a brand name or product photo doesn’t tell you enough about the variant you’ve chosen.
How should I store chocolate until TV night?
Follow the storage instructions on the exact packaging. For example, Jumbo says to store one After Eight variant in a cool, dry place; according to the Consumentenbond, the stated best-before date applies as long as the packaging remains unopened.
Is the online product information enough if I’ve bought the same box before?
Check the packaging you receive this time too. Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.